Real estate profile, Jan. 15, 2013

By By AUBREY COHEN

on January 15, 2013 12:10 PM

Photo: Gregory White/Courtesy Diane Lancaster/Windermere Real Estate

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Capitol Hill is full of charming old buildings with affordable condos, by Seattle standards. Here are several listed there for less than $300,000, starting with 321 Boylston Ave. E., No. 307. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated kitchen and bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung windows, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $245,000. less

Capitol Hill is full of charming old buildings with affordable condos, by Seattle standards. Here are several listed there for less than $300,000, starting with 321 Boylston Ave. E., No. 307. The ... more

Photo: Gregory White, Courtesy Diane Lancaster/Windermere Real Estate

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Exterior of 321 Boylston Ave. E. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated kitchen and bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung windows, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $245,000. less

Exterior of 321 Boylston Ave. E. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated kitchen and bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung windows, and ... more

Living room of 321 Boylston Ave. E., No. 307. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated kitchen and bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung windows, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $245,000. less

Living room of 321 Boylston Ave. E., No. 307. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated kitchen and bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung ... more

Living room of 321 Boylston Ave. E., No. 307. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated kitchen and bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung windows, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $245,000. less

Living room of 321 Boylston Ave. E., No. 307. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated kitchen and bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung ... more

Dining area of 321 Boylston Ave. E., No. 307. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated kitchen and bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung windows, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $245,000. less

Dining area of 321 Boylston Ave. E., No. 307. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated kitchen and bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung ... more

Dining area of 321 Boylston Ave. E., No. 307. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated kitchen and bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung windows, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $245,000. less

Dining area of 321 Boylston Ave. E., No. 307. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated kitchen and bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung ... more

Updated kitchen of 321 Boylston Ave. E., No. 307. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung windows, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $245,000. less

Updated kitchen of 321 Boylston Ave. E., No. 307. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung ... more

Updated kitchen of 321 Boylston Ave. E., No. 307. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung windows, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $245,000. less

Updated kitchen of 321 Boylston Ave. E., No. 307. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung ... more

Bedroom of 321 Boylston Ave. E., No. 307. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated kitchen and bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung windows, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $245,000. less

Bedroom of 321 Boylston Ave. E., No. 307. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated kitchen and bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung ... more

Bedroom of 321 Boylston Ave. E., No. 307. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated kitchen and bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung windows, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $245,000. less

Bedroom of 321 Boylston Ave. E., No. 307. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated kitchen and bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung ... more

Hallway of 321 Boylston Ave. E., No. 307. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated kitchen and bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung windows, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $245,000. less

Hallway of 321 Boylston Ave. E., No. 307. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated kitchen and bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung ... more

Updated bathroom of 321 Boylston Ave. E., No. 307. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, one bathroom, an updated kitchen original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung windows, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $245,000. less

Updated bathroom of 321 Boylston Ave. E., No. 307. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, one bathroom, an updated kitchen original fixtures, moldings, radiators and ... more

Entrance of 321 Boylston Ave. E. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated kitchen and bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung windows, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $245,000. less

Entrance of 321 Boylston Ave. E. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated kitchen and bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung windows, and ... more

Lobby of 321 Boylston Ave. E. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated kitchen and bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung windows, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $245,000. less

Lobby of 321 Boylston Ave. E. The 589-square-foot third-floor corner unit, built in 1925, has one bedroom, an updated kitchen and bathroom, original fixtures, moldings, radiators and double-hung windows, and a ... more

Mid-century modern more your thing? Check out 705 E Republican St., No. 508. The 632-square-foot top-floor corner unit, in a 1963 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, bamboo floors, a balcony, a washer and dryer, reserved parking for two cars and access to a community rooftop terrace. It's listed for $249,950, although a sale is pending. less

Mid-century modern more your thing? Check out 705 E Republican St., No. 508. The 632-square-foot top-floor corner unit, in a 1963 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, bamboo floors, a ... more

Exterior of 705 E Republican St. The 632-square-foot top-floor corner unit, in a 1963 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, bamboo floors, a balcony, a washer and dryer, reserved parking for two cars and access to a community rooftop terrace. It's listed for $249,950, although a sale is pending. less

Exterior of 705 E Republican St. The 632-square-foot top-floor corner unit, in a 1963 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, bamboo floors, a balcony, a washer and dryer, reserved parking ... more

Living room of 705 E Republican St., No. 508. The 632-square-foot top-floor corner unit, in a 1963 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, bamboo floors, a balcony, a washer and dryer, reserved parking for two cars and access to a community rooftop terrace. It's listed for $249,950, although a sale is pending. less

Living room of 705 E Republican St., No. 508. The 632-square-foot top-floor corner unit, in a 1963 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, bamboo floors, a balcony, a washer and dryer, ... more

Dining area of 705 E Republican St., No. 508. The 632-square-foot top-floor corner unit, in a 1963 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, bamboo floors, a balcony, a washer and dryer, reserved parking for two cars and access to a community rooftop terrace. It's listed for $249,950, although a sale is pending. less

Dining area of 705 E Republican St., No. 508. The 632-square-foot top-floor corner unit, in a 1963 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, bamboo floors, a balcony, a washer and dryer, ... more

Updated kitchen of 705 E Republican St., No. 508. The 632-square-foot top-floor corner unit, in a 1963 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom, bamboo floors, a balcony, a washer and dryer, reserved parking for two cars and access to a community rooftop terrace. It's listed for $249,950, although a sale is pending. less

Updated kitchen of 705 E Republican St., No. 508. The 632-square-foot top-floor corner unit, in a 1963 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom, bamboo floors, a balcony, a washer and dryer, reserved ... more

Bedroom of 705 E Republican St., No. 508. The 632-square-foot top-floor corner unit, in a 1963 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, bamboo floors, a balcony, a washer and dryer, reserved parking for two cars and access to a community rooftop terrace. It's listed for $249,950, although a sale is pending. less

Bedroom of 705 E Republican St., No. 508. The 632-square-foot top-floor corner unit, in a 1963 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, bamboo floors, a balcony, a washer and dryer, reserved ... more

Updated bathroom of 705 E Republican St., No. 508. The 632-square-foot top-floor corner unit, in a 1963 building, has one bedroom, on bathroom, an updated kitchen, bamboo floors, a balcony, a washer and dryer, reserved parking for two cars and access to a community rooftop terrace. It's listed for $249,950, although a sale is pending. less

Updated bathroom of 705 E Republican St., No. 508. The 632-square-foot top-floor corner unit, in a 1963 building, has one bedroom, on bathroom, an updated kitchen, bamboo floors, a balcony, a washer and dryer, ... more

Balcony of 705 E Republican St., No. 508. The 632-square-foot top-floor corner unit, in a 1963 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, bamboo floors, a washer and dryer, reserved parking for two cars and access to a community rooftop terrace. It's listed for $249,950, although a sale is pending. less

Balcony of 705 E Republican St., No. 508. The 632-square-foot top-floor corner unit, in a 1963 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, bamboo floors, a washer and dryer, reserved parking for ... more

Entrance of 705 E Republican St. The 632-square-foot top-floor corner unit, in a 1963 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, bamboo floors, a balcony, a washer and dryer, reserved parking for two cars and access to a community rooftop terrace. It's listed for $249,950, although a sale is pending. less

Entrance of 705 E Republican St. The 632-square-foot top-floor corner unit, in a 1963 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, bamboo floors, a balcony, a washer and dryer, reserved parking ... more

Lobby of 705 E Republican St. The 632-square-foot top-floor corner unit, in a 1963 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, bamboo floors, a balcony, a washer and dryer, reserved parking for two cars and access to a community rooftop terrace. It's listed for $249,950, although a sale is pending. less

Lobby of 705 E Republican St. The 632-square-foot top-floor corner unit, in a 1963 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, bamboo floors, a balcony, a washer and dryer, reserved parking for ... more

Community rooftop terrace of 705 E Republican St. The 632-square-foot top-floor corner unit, in a 1963 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, bamboo floors, a balcony, a washer and dryer, and reserved parking for two cars. It's listed for $249,950, although a sale is pending. less

Community rooftop terrace of 705 E Republican St. The 632-square-foot top-floor corner unit, in a 1963 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, bamboo floors, a balcony, a washer and dryer, ... more

Interested in something more affordable? This unit, 1605 E. Olive St., No. 309, is listed at $210,000, although a sale is pending. The one-bedroom condo, in a 1926 building, has an updated bathroom and kitchen, a writing nook, coved ceilings, original doorknobs and crown moldings and access to a community patio. less

Interested in something more affordable? This unit, 1605 E. Olive St., No. 309, is listed at $210,000, although a sale is pending. The one-bedroom condo, in a 1926 building, has an updated bathroom and kitchen, ... more

Exterior of 1605 E. Olive St. The one-bedroom condo, in a 1926 building, has an updated bathroom and kitchen, coved ceilings, original doorknobs and crown moldings and access to a community patio. It's listed at $210,000, although a sale is pending. less

Exterior of 1605 E. Olive St. The one-bedroom condo, in a 1926 building, has an updated bathroom and kitchen, coved ceilings, original doorknobs and crown moldings and access to a community patio. It's listed ... more

Photo: Courtesy Linda Juliano/Windermere Real Estate

Exterior of 1605 E. Olive St. The one-bedroom condo, in a 1926... Photo-4034592.55193 - seattlepi.com

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Dining area of 1605 E. Olive St., No. 309. The one-bedroom condo, in a 1926 building, has an updated bathroom and kitchen, coved ceilings, original doorknobs and crown moldings and access to a community patio. It's listed at $210,000, although a sale is pending. less

Dining area of 1605 E. Olive St., No. 309. The one-bedroom condo, in a 1926 building, has an updated bathroom and kitchen, coved ceilings, original doorknobs and crown moldings and access to a community patio. ... more

Entrance of 1605 E. Olive St., No. 309. The one-bedroom condo, in a 1926 building, has an updated bathroom and kitchen, coved ceilings, original doorknobs and crown moldings and access to a community patio. It's listed at $210,000, although a sale is pending. less

Entrance of 1605 E. Olive St., No. 309. The one-bedroom condo, in a 1926 building, has an updated bathroom and kitchen, coved ceilings, original doorknobs and crown moldings and access to a community patio. ... more

View from 1605 E. Olive St., No. 309. The one-bedroom condo, in a 1926 building, has an updated bathroom and kitchen, coved ceilings, original doorknobs and crown moldings and access to a community patio. It's listed at $210,000, although a sale is pending. less

View from 1605 E. Olive St., No. 309. The one-bedroom condo, in a 1926 building, has an updated bathroom and kitchen, coved ceilings, original doorknobs and crown moldings and access to a community patio. It's ... more

Writing nook of 1605 E. Olive St., No. 309. The one-bedroom condo, in a 1926 building, has an updated bathroom and kitchen, coved ceilings, original doorknobs and crown moldings and access to a community patio. It's listed at $210,000, although a sale is pending. less

Writing nook of 1605 E. Olive St., No. 309. The one-bedroom condo, in a 1926 building, has an updated bathroom and kitchen, coved ceilings, original doorknobs and crown moldings and access to a community patio. ... more

Kitchen of 1605 E. Olive St., No. 309. The one-bedroom condo, in a 1926 building, has an updated bathroom, coved ceilings, original doorknobs and crown moldings and access to a community patio. It's listed at $210,000, although a sale is pending. less

Kitchen of 1605 E. Olive St., No. 309. The one-bedroom condo, in a 1926 building, has an updated bathroom, coved ceilings, original doorknobs and crown moldings and access to a community patio. It's listed at ... more

Bathroom of 1605 E. Olive St., No. 309. The one-bedroom condo, in a 1926 building, has an updated kitchen, coved ceilings, original doorknobs and crown moldings and access to a community patio. It's listed at $210,000, although a sale is pending. less

Bathroom of 1605 E. Olive St., No. 309. The one-bedroom condo, in a 1926 building, has an updated kitchen, coved ceilings, original doorknobs and crown moldings and access to a community patio. It's listed at ... more

Bedroom of 1605 E. Olive St., No. 309. The one-bedroom condo, in a 1926 building, has an updated bathroom and kitchen, coved ceilings, original doorknobs and crown moldings and access to a community patio. It's listed at $210,000, although a sale is pending. less

Bedroom of 1605 E. Olive St., No. 309. The one-bedroom condo, in a 1926 building, has an updated bathroom and kitchen, coved ceilings, original doorknobs and crown moldings and access to a community patio. It's ... more

Doorway of 1605 E. Olive St., No. 309. The one-bedroom condo, in a 1926 building, has an updated bathroom and kitchen, coved ceilings, original doorknobs and crown moldings and access to a community patio. It's listed at $210,000, although a sale is pending. less

Doorway of 1605 E. Olive St., No. 309. The one-bedroom condo, in a 1926 building, has an updated bathroom and kitchen, coved ceilings, original doorknobs and crown moldings and access to a community patio. It's ... more

Community patio of 1605 E. Olive St. The one-bedroom condo, in a 1926 building, has an updated bathroom and kitchen, coved ceilings, and original doorknobs and crown moldings. It's listed at $210,000, although a sale is pending. less

Community patio of 1605 E. Olive St. The one-bedroom condo, in a 1926 building, has an updated bathroom and kitchen, coved ceilings, and original doorknobs and crown moldings. It's listed at $210,000, although ... more

Photo: Courtesy Linda Juliano/Windermere Real Estate

Community patio of 1605 E. Olive St. The one-bedroom condo, in a... Photo-4034593.55193 - seattlepi.com

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The largest, priciest condo on our tour is 325 Harvard Ave. E., No. 205. The 869-square-foot unit, in a 1928 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, a living room with an office space, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $284,000. less

The largest, priciest condo on our tour is 325 Harvard Ave. E., No. 205. The 869-square-foot unit, in a 1928 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, a living room with an office space, and a ... more

Entrance of 325 Harvard Ave. E. The 869-square-foot unit, in a 1928 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, a living room with an office space, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $284,000. less

Entrance of 325 Harvard Ave. E. The 869-square-foot unit, in a 1928 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, a living room with an office space, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for ... more

Entrance of 325 Harvard Ave. E., No. 205. The 869-square-foot unit, in a 1928 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, a living room with an office space, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $284,000. less

Entrance of 325 Harvard Ave. E., No. 205. The 869-square-foot unit, in a 1928 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, a living room with an office space, and a washer and dryer. It's listed ... more

Living room office space of 325 Harvard Ave. E., No. 205. The 869-square-foot unit, in a 1928 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $284,000.

Living room office space of 325 Harvard Ave. E., No. 205. The 869-square-foot unit, in a 1928 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $284,000.

Eating area of 325 Harvard Ave. E., No. 205. The 869-square-foot unit, in a 1928 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, a living room with an office space, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $284,000. less

Eating area of 325 Harvard Ave. E., No. 205. The 869-square-foot unit, in a 1928 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, a living room with an office space, and a washer and dryer. It's ... more

Kitchen of 325 Harvard Ave. E., No. 205. The 869-square-foot unit, in a 1928 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom, a living room with an office space, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $284,000.

Kitchen of 325 Harvard Ave. E., No. 205. The 869-square-foot unit, in a 1928 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom, a living room with an office space, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $284,000.

Bathroom of 325 Harvard Ave. E., No. 205. The 869-square-foot unit, in a 1928 building, has one bedroom, an updated kitchen, a living room with an office space, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $284,000.

Bathroom of 325 Harvard Ave. E., No. 205. The 869-square-foot unit, in a 1928 building, has one bedroom, an updated kitchen, a living room with an office space, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $284,000.

Bedroom of 325 Harvard Ave. E., No. 205. The 869-square-foot unit, in a 1928 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, a living room with an office space, and a washer and dryer. It's listed for $284,000. less

Bedroom of 325 Harvard Ave. E., No. 205. The 869-square-foot unit, in a 1928 building, has one bedroom, an updated bathroom and kitchen, a living room with an office space, and a washer and dryer. It's listed ... more